He was thoroughly informed in regard to every political change in Mexico. He was an ardent admirer of the civilization established there by the Spaniards. In every case he had gone to original sources for information contained in BLOOD-DRENCHED ALTARS. He has given to the world an historical work that compels educators to admit a glorious past for Mexico under the uplifting and refining influence of the Catholic Church. The State of Oklahoma at different times turned to Bishop Kelley as its leader and spokesman. He was chairman of the Coordinating Board of Higher Education in the State of Oklahoma . This appointment came from Governor Murray . His report for that Board — published for the University Press — was in such demand by state universities everywhere that the first edition was exhausted almost immediately. The fame coming to him by the printing of this report brought him before the faculties and student bodies of many universities and colleges in the States and Canada . Bishop Kelley was sent to Paris during the Conference of Peace after the First Great War to promote the idea of having the League of Nations recognize the necessity for a liberty of conscience clause in the Covenant. That recognition is found in Article XXII. Bishop Kelley played a big part in the conversations leading to the settlement of the " Roman Question ." He discussed the matter at length with the Prime Minister of Italy, Vittorio Orlando. He laid his plans before Orlando; and had it not been for the fall of the latter the Papal Question might have been settled then. "An able defender of the Faith, a deep scholar, an able writer, and a true Shepherd of souls" — These were the characteristics as recognized by the Catholic Episcopate in a great leader of the Catholic Church. Prince Edward Island can be justly proud to claim the Most Reverend Bishop Francis Clement Kelley as one of its most famous sons. 44